OT Thread, Part III

Post #801 » by **Klomp** » Sun Nov 9, 2014 4:27 pm

C.lupus wrote:Was planning on going to the cabin today to shut off the water (meant to do it last weekend but we thought we would be going back this weekend). Roads are all completely covered in ice and I wasn't up for 9 hours of that so here I am. Hope my pipes don't freeze before I can get over there.

Where's the cabin?

Post #802 » by **C.lupus** » Sun Nov 9, 2014 4:37 pm

Near Finland

Post #803 » by **Klomp** » Sun Nov 9, 2014 4:48 pm

C.lupus wrote:Near Finland

LOL at first I thought this was like a Basti joke or something. Didn't realize there's a Finland, MN.

Post #804 » by **C.lupus** » Sun Nov 9, 2014 5:21 pm

Yep, between the North Shore and Ely.

Post #805 » by **Basti** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:49 am

southern wolf wrote:
Basti wrote:
southern wolf wrote:I've noticed a lot of people on RealGM saying 'could care less' instead of 'couldn't care less'. I don't know whether it's an American thing, but it's **** stupid and defeats the whole purpose of the saying /rant.

On a similar note I used to get irritated a lot whenever I came across the word 'whilst' instead of 'while'. At first I thought of it as a horrible typo kind a thing. When I was at school I was taught the latter (and we were taught British English) and as I grew more and more used to American English it didn't change. Seems like an Australian thing. And/or New Zealand thing.

But then again, assuming it is an Australian thing, it shouldn't surprise me one bit. I wouldn't expect anything less from a bunch of criminal descents. Muahahahahaha.

I'm pretty sure both while and whilst are acceptable. And don't get me started on ze Germans.

I assumed as much but every Australian I've come across has used 'whilst'. It just got me wondering.

By the way, how popular was the show 'All Aussie Adventures' back in the day? I stumbled upon it the other day and I think it's so stupidly awesome. Time to hit the road...

southern wolf · Post #806 » by **southern wolf** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:28 am

Basti wrote:
southern wolf wrote:
Basti wrote:
On a similar note I used to get irritated a lot whenever I came across the word 'whilst' instead of 'while'. At first I thought of it as a horrible typo kind a thing. When I was at school I was taught the latter (and we were taught British English) and as I grew more and more used to American English it didn't change. Seems like an Australian thing. And/or New Zealand thing.

But then again, assuming it is an Australian thing, it shouldn't surprise me one bit. I wouldn't expect anything less from a bunch of criminal descents. Muahahahahaha.

I'm pretty sure both while and whilst are acceptable. And don't get me started on ze Germans.

I assumed as much but every Australian I've come across has used 'whilst'. It just got me wondering.

By the way, how popular was the show 'All Aussie Adventures' back in the day? I stumbled upon it the other day and I think it's so stupidly awesome. Time to hit the road...

Loved that show. It was pretty popular when it came out.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k684dyRNSfY[/youtube]

southern wolf · Post #807 » by **southern wolf** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:30 am

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB55VG3PUYQ[/youtube]

lol you've got me binge watching, Basti.

Post #808 » by **Klomp** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:40 pm

71 And1s and counting on this Gen board post

Klomp wrote:Dear Cleveland,
Thanks for Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett!

Signed,
Minnesota

Post #809 » by **Basti** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:30 pm

southern wolf wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB55VG3PUYQ[/youtube]

lol you've got me binge watching, Basti.

Same here, mate. Too bad there's only two seasons. But that show is just too damn funny. I love the sound he makes whenever he gets hit or hurt by one of his mishaps.

Post #810 » by **Basti** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:32 pm

Klomp wrote:71 And1s and counting on this Gen board post

Klomp wrote:Dear Cleveland,
Thanks for Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett!

Signed,
Minnesota

Still not half as good as Devilz' and 1 count for this gem of a post.

Devilzsidewalk wrote:Lebron leaves Looney Tunes team, signs with Monstars, wins several championships, children exit theater crying, Fin

Devilzsidewalk · Post #811 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:49 pm

that post isn't even in my top 5,000. But people see a lot of and 1s on a post and they think "well I should too"

Devilzsidewalk · Post #812 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:50 pm

southern wolf wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB55VG3PUYQ[/youtube]

lol you've got me binge watching, Basti.

this show looks like a winner, I'm going to have to check out more

You should randomly interject in your posts with that sentence: "there's no doubt about, Aussie's love a party!", it would really spruce things up a bit.

Post #813 » by **C.lupus** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:12 pm

The most and 1s I've gotten for a post was 40 for a one word reply: "Minnesota" Go figure.

Post #814 » by **Klomp** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:22 pm

That post is up to 77 And1s. My next four were all from the "First glimpse of the Cavs" thread on the General board. Go figure...

Post #815 » by **Basti** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:14 am

C.lupus wrote:The most and 1s I've gotten for a post was 40 for a one word reply: "Minnesota" Go figure.

The most And 1s I've gotten was for a post on the OTB in which I kinda sold out my body.

Go figure.

Post #816 » by **C.lupus** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:12 pm

Basti wrote:
C.lupus wrote:The most and 1s I've gotten for a post was 40 for a one word reply: "Minnesota" Go figure.

The most And 1s I've gotten was for a post on the OTB in which I kinda sold out my body.

Go figure.

Well that one is understandable.

Post #817 » by **C.lupus** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:13 pm

It's not even Thanksgiving and I'm already getting sick of winter driving. This is not good.

Post #818 » by **Basti** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:35 pm

C.lupus wrote:
Basti wrote:
C.lupus wrote:The most and 1s I've gotten for a post was 40 for a one word reply: "Minnesota" Go figure.

The most And 1s I've gotten was for a post on the OTB in which I kinda sold out my body.

Go figure.

Well that one is understandable.

And it barely cracked double digits. That's the saddest part.

Post #819 » by **Basti** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:36 pm

C.lupus wrote:It's not even Thanksgiving and I'm already getting sick of winter driving. This is not good.

How much longer does your commute take on snowy and/or icy roads?

Post #820 » by **C.lupus** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:39 pm

Basti wrote:
C.lupus wrote:It's not even Thanksgiving and I'm already getting sick of winter driving. This is not good.

How much longer does your commute take on snowy and/or icy roads?

It depends on how bad the roads are but usually 20-30 minutes longer. I've had it take twice the normal time but that's when it's real bad and I try to avoid those times when possible by working at home.